Sherwin Williams

After the Rain

SW 9047

After the Rain (SW, #8BC4D1) is a mid-tone blue with cool undertones and a subtle green shift, carrying an LRV of 49. At this reflectance level, it maintains moderate brightness without washing out, reading as a clear, clean blue in well-lit rooms. The slight aqua lean in its base keeps it from appearing stark or icy.

It coordinates naturally with Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed and Aquaverde, which share its blue-green range. For contrast, Naval provides a deep anchor, while Extra White or Pure White on trim delivers sharp definition against the mid-value wall color.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 9047

After the Rain in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams After the Rain under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams After the Rain under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

191°

Cyan Family

Lightness

68%

Medium

Saturation

43%

Moderate

LRV

49.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#8BC4D1

RGB Decimal

139, 196, 209

RGB Percent

54.5%, 76.9%, 82.0%

HSL

191.1, 43.2%, 68.2%

HSV

191.1, 33.5%, 82.0%

CMYK

33.5%, 6.2%, 0.0%, 18.0%

YIQ

180.4, -38.2, -8.0

XYZ

41.90, 49.57, 67.68

CIE Lab

75.81, -15.19, -12.40

CIE Luv

75.81, -27.90, -16.76

Hunter Lab

70.41, -13.65, -12.52

Decimal

9159889

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

After the Rain Nautilus Lobster Rickrack

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

After the Rain Liquid Blue Forever Blue Allure

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

After the Rain Constant Coral Porphyry Pink Dream Whip

Analogous

Adjacent colors

After the Rain Suenos San Juan Spritz Purpleheart

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

After the Rain Suenos Water Hyacinth Purpleheart

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Speedboat

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Passion Blue

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Bay Mist

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Angel Sol

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Heavenly Peace

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